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7100 N. Financial Drive, Suite 101

Fresno, California 93720

April 10, 2026

Dear Shareholder:

In connection with the 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at the Company’s corporate office, located at 7100 N. Financial Drive, Suite 101, Fresno, California 93720, we are enclosing the following:

1. Notice of Annual Meeting of Shareholders

2. Proxy Statement

3. Proxy Card

4. Company’s Annual Report for the year ended December 31, 2025

It is important that your shares be represented at the Annual Meeting. In order to ensure your shares are voted at the Annual Meeting, whether or not you plan to attend the Annual Meeting, you can vote through the Internet, by telephone, or by mail. This proxy statement, Notice of Annual Meeting of Shareholders, form of proxy, and the Annual Report of the Company for the year ended December 31, 2025 are first being made available to shareholders on or about April 16, 2026.

We appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you at the Annual Meeting on May 27, 2026.

Cordially, /s/ Daniel J. DoyleDaniel J. DoyleChairman of the Board /s/ James J. KimJames J. KimChief Executive Officer